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	Open House London is the capital's largest annual festival of architecture and design. Now in its 14th year and with more than 750 buildings, places and tours available, 2016's Open House London promises to be the biggest yet.		Open House London is the capital's largest annual festival of architecture and design. Now in its 14th year and with more than 750 buildings, places and tours available, 2016's Open House London promises to be the biggest yet.

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	The oldest grand music hall in the world, complete with papier-mache balconies and barley sugar iron columns. A project to repair the building was completed in September 2015. Designed by Jacob Maggs (1859).		The oldest grand music hall in the world, complete with papier-mache balconies and barley sugar iron columns. A project to repair the building was completed in September 2015. Designed by Jacob Maggs (1859).

−	[[Category:~~Education~~]] [[Category:~~DCN_Education_and_Training~~]] [[Category:~~History~~]] [[Category:~~Projects_and_case_studies~~]] [[Category:~~DCN_Project_Knowledge~~]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Collection]] [[Category:DCN_Commentary]] [[Category:DCN_Project_Knowledge]] [[Category:Education]] [[Category:History]] [[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]]

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	Threadneedle Street, City of London		Threadneedle Street, City of London
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−	~~[[File:Bankofengland.png\|link=File:Bankofengland.png]]~~

	Originally built by George Sampson, Robert Taylor and John Soane, but subsequently rebuilt by Herbert Baker in an imperial classical style between 1925 and 39.		Originally built by George Sampson, Robert Taylor and John Soane, but subsequently rebuilt by Herbert Baker in an imperial classical style between 1925 and 39.
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	The oldest grand music hall in the world, complete with papier-mache balconies and barley sugar iron columns. A project to repair the building was completed in September 2015. Designed by Jacob Maggs (1859).		The oldest grand music hall in the world, complete with papier-mache balconies and barley sugar iron columns. A project to repair the building was completed in September 2015. Designed by Jacob Maggs (1859).

−	[[Category:Education]] [[Category:History]] [[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]]	+	[[Category:Education]] [[Category:DCN_Education_and_Training]] [[Category:History]] [[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]] [[Category:DCN_Project_Knowledge]]

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	Designing Buildings Wiki have picked out a selection of the most interesting buildings to check out on the 17th and 18th of September.		Designing Buildings Wiki have picked out a selection of the most interesting buildings to check out on the 17th and 18th of September.

−	Content courtesy of Open House London. For more information, see their [http://www.openhouselondon.org.uk~~/index.html~~ website].	+	Content courtesy of Open House London. For more information, see their [http://www.openhouselondon.org.uk website].

	Five RSHP-designed projects are included in this year's festival. For more information, see RSHP at Open House London 2016.		Five RSHP-designed projects are included in this year's festival. For more information, see RSHP at Open House London 2016.
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	= Wembley Park =		= Wembley Park =

−	[[File:~~Wembley Park~~ (3).jpg]]	+	[[File:Wembley_Park_%283%29.jpg\|link=File:Wembley_Park_(3).jpg]]

	This 85-acre district around the National Stadium is transforming an events landscape into a new leisure and residential quarter.		This 85-acre district around the National Stadium is transforming an events landscape into a new leisure and residential quarter.

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	For more information, see Walter's Way.		For more information, see Walter's Way.
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		+	= Wembley Park =
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		+	[[File:Wembley Park (3).jpg]]
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		+	This 85-acre district around the National Stadium is transforming an events landscape into a new leisure and residential quarter.
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		+	Visitors can tour:
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		+	* The [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Wembley_Park site and masterplan]
		+	* [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/London_Designer_Outlet London Designer Outlet] (Leslie Jones)
		+	* Brent Civic Centre (Hopkins Architects, BREEAM Outstanding and RIBA award-winning)

	= Wilton's Music Hall =		= Wilton's Music Hall =

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	Content courtesy of Open House London. For more information, see their [http://www.openhouselondon.org.uk/index.html website].		Content courtesy of Open House London. For more information, see their [http://www.openhouselondon.org.uk/index.html website].
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		+	Five RSHP-designed projects are included in this year's festival. For more information, see RSHP at Open House London 2016.

	= Airport House =		= Airport House =

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	[[File:Harrow.jpg\|link=File:Harrow.jpg]]		[[File:Harrow.jpg\|link=File:Harrow.jpg]]

−	~~Access to the~~ Old Schools, Fourth Form Room - the best preserved 17th century schoolroom in the country - and the Old Speech Room Gallery - purpose-built room ~~intended~~ for the teaching of public speaking which figured prominently in the classical curriculum.	+	The Old Schools, Fourth Form Room is the best preserved 17th century schoolroom in the country, and the Old Speech Room Gallery was a purpose-built room for the teaching of public speaking, which figured prominently in the classical curriculum.

	= Robin Hood Gardens Estate =		= Robin Hood Gardens Estate =
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	[[File:Robinhood4.jpg\|link=File:Robinhood4.jpg]]		[[File:Robinhood4.jpg\|link=File:Robinhood4.jpg]]

−	~~Celebrated~~ post-war council estate ~~comprising~~ two concrete blocks of 7 and 10 storeys facing each other across a green space. ~~Face~~ imminent demolition as part of a redevelopment project, so could be the last chance to see ~~them. Designed by Alison and Peter Smithson (1972)~~. For more information, see [[Robin_Hood_Gardens_redevelopment\|Robin Hood Gardens redevelopment]].	+	Designed by Alison and Peter Smithson, this celebrated post-war council estate comprises two concrete blocks of 7 and 10 storeys facing each other across a green space. It faces imminent demolition as part of a redevelopment project, and so this could be the last chance to see it. For more information, see [[Robin_Hood_Gardens_redevelopment\|Robin Hood Gardens redevelopment]].

	= Royal Courts of Justice =		= Royal Courts of Justice =
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	[[File:Royalcourt.jpg\|link=File:Royalcourt.jpg]]		[[File:Royalcourt.jpg\|link=File:Royalcourt.jpg]]

−	One of Victorian London's great public buildings. 13th century Gothic ~~given~~ a Victorian interpretation. Designed by G.E. Street (1874-82).	+	One of Victorian London's great public buildings. 13th century Gothic with a Victorian interpretation. Designed by G.E. Street (1874-82).

	= Royal Hospital Chelsea =		= Royal Hospital Chelsea =
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	[[File:Royal-hospital-chel-fig.jpg\|link=File:Royal-hospital-chel-fig.jpg]]		[[File:Royal-hospital-chel-fig.jpg\|link=File:Royal-hospital-chel-fig.jpg]]

−	~~The~~ hospital buildings are one of England's architectural glories ~~and sit~~ in 66 acres of beautiful gardens~~. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, Nicholas Hawksmoor, and Sir John Vanburgh (1682)~~.	+	Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, Nicholas Hawksmoor, and Sir John Vanburgh, the hospital buildings are one of England's architectural glories, sitting in 66 acres of beautiful gardens.

	= Senate House =		= Senate House =
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	[[File:Senate_House_UoL.jpg\|link=File:Senate_House_UoL.jpg]]		[[File:Senate_House_UoL.jpg\|link=File:Senate_House_UoL.jpg]]

−	London's tallest secular building when it opened ~~as the administrative HQ of the University of London, this~~ Grade II listed landmark ~~Portland stone structure~~ balances classicism and Art Deco ~~element beautifully. It also~~ served as the architectural inspiration for the Ministry of Information in Orwell's novel '1984'.	+	The administrative HQ of the University of London was London's tallest secular building when it opened. The Grade II listed landmark balances classicism and Art Deco, and served as the architectural inspiration for the Ministry of Information in Orwell's novel '1984'.

	= Silvertown =		= Silvertown =
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	West Silvertown, Newham		West Silvertown, Newham

−	A 62-acre development in London's Royal Docks~~, due 2018. At the heart lies~~ Millennium Mills, an iconic former flour mill which has been derelict for decades. A small section of the Rank Hovis Premier Mill remains, ~~with~~ a restored Grade II listed grain silo.	+	A 62-acre development in London's Royal Docks that includes Millennium Mills, an iconic former flour mill which has been derelict for decades. A small section of the Rank Hovis Premier Mill remains, including a restored Grade II listed grain silo.

	For more information, see Millennium Mills.		For more information, see Millennium Mills.
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	[[File:Stpancrasclock.jpg\|link=File:Stpancrasclock.jpg]]		[[File:Stpancrasclock.jpg\|link=File:Stpancrasclock.jpg]]

−	~~Former~~ Midland Grand Hotel, ~~now~~ St Pancras Renaissance Hotel and Chambers apartments~~. Access includes~~ hotel lobby and clock tower~~. Designed~~ by George Gilbert Scott ~~(1868-73)~~.	+	The former Midland Grand Hotel, St Pancras Renaissance Hotel and Chambers apartments include a hotel lobby and clock tower designed by George Gilbert Scott.

	= 18 Stafford Terrace =		= 18 Stafford Terrace =
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	[[File:18stafford.jpg\|link=File:18stafford.jpg]]		[[File:18stafford.jpg\|link=File:18stafford.jpg]]

−	From 1875, the home of the Punch cartoonist Edward Linley Sambourne, his wife Marion, their two children, and their live-in servants. Recognised as the best surviving example of a late-Victorian middle class home in the UK~~, remarkably well-preserved~~. Designed by Joseph Gordon Davis (1871).	+	From 1875, the home of the Punch cartoonist Edward Linley Sambourne, his wife Marion, their two children, and their live-in servants. Recognised as the best surviving example of a late-Victorian middle class home in the UK. Designed by Joseph Gordon Davis (1871).

	= Trellick Tower =		= Trellick Tower =
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	[[File:Trellick-Tower.png\|link=File:Trellick-Tower.png]]		[[File:Trellick-Tower.png\|link=File:Trellick-Tower.png]]

−	Erno Goldfinger's 31 storey 'Unite d'Habitation' built as social housing and now one of London's most desirable addresses. Monumental in style, with free-standing service tower, surreal boiler house and beautiful detailing~~. Designed by Erno Goldfinger (1972)~~.	+	Erno Goldfinger's 31 storey 'Unite d'Habitation' built as social housing and now one of London's most desirable addresses. Monumental in style, with free-standing service tower, surreal boiler house and beautiful detailing.

	= Walter's Way =		= Walter's Way =
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	[[File:Ra5.jpg\|link=File:Ra5.jpg]]		[[File:Ra5.jpg\|link=File:Ra5.jpg]]

−	Walter Segal's self-build houses. Each house is unique, ~~many extended and~~ built using a method developed by Segal, who led the project in the 1980s. ~~Houses~~ have benefitted from extensions and renovations.	+	Walter Segal's self-build houses. Each house is unique, built using a method developed by Segal, who led the project in the 1980s. Many houses have subsequently benefitted from extensions and renovations.

	For more information, see Walter's Way.		For more information, see Walter's Way.
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	[[File:Wilton%27s_Music_Hall_-_Auditorium_%282013%29.jpg\|link=File:Wilton's_Music_Hall_-_Auditorium_(2013).jpg]]		[[File:Wilton%27s_Music_Hall_-_Auditorium_%282013%29.jpg\|link=File:Wilton's_Music_Hall_-_Auditorium_(2013).jpg]]

−	The oldest grand music hall in the world, complete with papier-mache balconies and barley sugar iron columns. A ~~capital~~ project to repair the building was completed in September 2015. Designed by Jacob Maggs (1859).	+	The oldest grand music hall in the world, complete with papier-mache balconies and barley sugar iron columns. A project to repair the building was completed in September 2015. Designed by Jacob Maggs (1859).

	[[Category:Education]] [[Category:History]] [[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]]		[[Category:Education]] [[Category:History]] [[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]]

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−	Open House London is the capital's largest annual festival of architecture and design.	+	Open House London is the capital's largest annual festival of architecture and design. Now in its 14th year and with more than 750 buildings, places and tours available, 2016's Open House London promises to be the biggest yet.

−	~~Now in its 14th year and with over 750 buildings, places and tours available to visit, 2016's Open House London promises to be the biggest yet.~~	+	Designing Buildings Wiki have picked out a selection of the most interesting buildings to check out on the 17th and 18th of September.
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−	Designing Buildings Wiki have picked out a selection of the most interesting buildings to check out on the 17th and 18th of September ~~2016~~.	+

	Content courtesy of Open House London. For more information, see their [http://www.openhouselondon.org.uk/index.html website].		Content courtesy of Open House London. For more information, see their [http://www.openhouselondon.org.uk/index.html website].
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	[[File:Airporthouse.jpg\|link=File:Airporthouse.jpg]]		[[File:Airporthouse.jpg\|link=File:Airporthouse.jpg]]

−	~~Unique~~ Grade II listed 1928 building constructed in a restrained classical style. Britain's first airport terminal ~~and landmark building design~~ incorporated the world's oldest air traffic control tower. ~~Government~~-built and ~~operated featuring~~ a rusticated façade with three 1.5-storey arched windows.	+	A unique Grade II listed 1928 building constructed in a restrained classical style. Britain's first airport terminal incorporated the world's oldest air traffic control tower. It was government-built and features a rusticated façade with three 1.5-storey arched windows.

	= Bank of England =		= Bank of England =
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−	Originally by George Sampson, Robert Taylor and John Soane, rebuilt by Herbert Baker in imperial classical style in 1925-39.	+	Originally built by George Sampson, Robert Taylor and John Soane, but subsequently rebuilt by Herbert Baker in an imperial classical style between 1925 and 39.

	= Banqueting House =		= Banqueting House =
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	[[File:Banquetinghouse.jpg\|link=File:Banquetinghouse.jpg]]		[[File:Banquetinghouse.jpg\|link=File:Banquetinghouse.jpg]]

−	~~Stunning~~ regal building originally part of Whitehall Palace, one of the first examples of the principles of Palladianism being applied to an English building~~. Ceiling~~ paintings by Rubens~~. Designed by Inigo Jones~~.	+	Designed by Inigo Jones, this stunning regal building was originally part of Whitehall Palace. It is one of the first examples of the principles of Palladianism being applied to an English building, and includes ceiling paintings by Rubens.

	= Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir =		= Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir =
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−	~~Masterpiece~~ of traditional Hindu design and exquisite workmanship. Using 5,000 tonnes of Italian Carrara and Indian Ambaji marble and the finest Bulgarian limestone, it was hand-carved in India before being assembled in London.	+	A masterpiece of traditional Hindu design and exquisite workmanship. Using 5,000 tonnes of Italian Carrara and Indian Ambaji marble and the finest Bulgarian limestone, it was hand-carved in India before being assembled in London.

	= Bevin Court =		= Bevin Court =
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	[[File:Bevincourt.jpg\|link=File:Bevincourt.jpg]]		[[File:Bevincourt.jpg\|link=File:Bevincourt.jpg]]

−	Bevin Court is one of London's hidden Modernist gems. Lubetkin's motto 'nothing is too good for ordinary people' resonates throughout. Restored to its former glory, Peter Yates' mural and a 3D-printed bust of Ernest Bevin ~~wil be on show~~.	+	Bevin Court is one of London's hidden Modernist gems. Lubetkin's motto 'nothing is too good for ordinary people' resonates throughout. Restored to its former glory, and including a Peter Yates' mural and a 3D-printed bust of Ernest Bevin.

	= Foreign & Commonwealth Office =		= Foreign & Commonwealth Office =
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−	Grade I listed Victorian government office buildings. ~~Route includes~~ the magnificent and richly decorated Durbar Court, India Office council chamber, Locarno suite and the Foreign Office grand staircase~~. Designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott and Matthew Digby Wyatt (1861-1868)~~.	+	These Grade I listed Victorian government office buildings were designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott and Matthew Digby Wyatt. They include the magnificent and richly-decorated Durbar Court, the India Office council chamber, the Locarno suite and the Foreign Office grand staircase.

	= The Gherkin =		= The Gherkin =
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−	~~This~~ curvilinear office building is unlike any other ~~ever conceived~~, with a distinctive tapering form that minimises its footprint and ~~effect~~ on the London skyline. ~~Designed by Foster + Partners~~ (2003). For more information, see The Gherkin.	+	Designed by Foster + Partners, this curvilinear office building is unlike any other, with a distinctive tapering form that minimises its footprint and its impact on the London skyline. (2003). For more information, see The Gherkin.

	= Harrow School =		= Harrow School =

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−	~~With over 750 buildings, places and tours available to visit, 2016's~~ Open House London ~~promises to be~~ the ~~biggest yet~~.	+	Open House London is the capital's largest annual festival of architecture and design.

−	Designing Buildings Wiki have picked out a selection of the buildings to check out on the 17th and 18th of September 2016.	+	Now in its 14th year and with over 750 buildings, places and tours available to visit, 2016's Open House London promises to be the biggest yet.
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		+	Designing Buildings Wiki have picked out a selection of the most interesting buildings to check out on the 17th and 18th of September 2016.
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		+	Content courtesy of Open House London. For more information, see their [http://www.openhouselondon.org.uk/index.html website].

	= Airport House =		= Airport House =
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	30 St Mary Axe, City of London		30 St Mary Axe, City of London

−	[[File:The-gherkin-~~721886 640~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:The-gherkin-721886_640.jpg\|link=File:The-gherkin-721886_640.jpg]]

	This curvilinear office building is unlike any other ever conceived, with a distinctive tapering form that minimises its footprint and effect on the London skyline. Designed by Foster + Partners (2003). For more information, see The Gherkin.		This curvilinear office building is unlike any other ever conceived, with a distinctive tapering form that minimises its footprint and effect on the London skyline. Designed by Foster + Partners (2003). For more information, see The Gherkin.
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	Old Schools Church Hill, Harrow		Old Schools Church Hill, Harrow

−	[[File:Harrow.jpg]]	+	[[File:Harrow.jpg\|link=File:Harrow.jpg]]

	Access to the Old Schools, Fourth Form Room - the best preserved 17th century schoolroom in the country - and the Old Speech Room Gallery - purpose-built room intended for the teaching of public speaking which figured prominently in the classical curriculum.		Access to the Old Schools, Fourth Form Room - the best preserved 17th century schoolroom in the country - and the Old Speech Room Gallery - purpose-built room intended for the teaching of public speaking which figured prominently in the classical curriculum.
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	Poplar High Street, Tower Hamlets		Poplar High Street, Tower Hamlets

−	[[File:Robinhood4.jpg]]	+	[[File:Robinhood4.jpg\|link=File:Robinhood4.jpg]]

	Celebrated post-war council estate comprising two concrete blocks of 7 and 10 storeys facing each other across a green space. Face imminent demolition as part of a redevelopment project, so could be the last chance to see them. Designed by Alison and Peter Smithson (1972). For more information, see [[Robin_Hood_Gardens_redevelopment\|Robin Hood Gardens redevelopment]].		Celebrated post-war council estate comprising two concrete blocks of 7 and 10 storeys facing each other across a green space. Face imminent demolition as part of a redevelopment project, so could be the last chance to see them. Designed by Alison and Peter Smithson (1972). For more information, see [[Robin_Hood_Gardens_redevelopment\|Robin Hood Gardens redevelopment]].
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−	[[File:Royalcourt.jpg]]	+	[[File:Royalcourt.jpg\|link=File:Royalcourt.jpg]]

	One of Victorian London's great public buildings. 13th century Gothic given a Victorian interpretation. Designed by G.E. Street (1874-82).		One of Victorian London's great public buildings. 13th century Gothic given a Victorian interpretation. Designed by G.E. Street (1874-82).
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	Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea		Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea

−	[[File:Royal-hospital-chel-fig.jpg]]	+	[[File:Royal-hospital-chel-fig.jpg\|link=File:Royal-hospital-chel-fig.jpg]]

	The hospital buildings are one of England's architectural glories and sit in 66 acres of beautiful gardens. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, Nicholas Hawksmoor, and Sir John Vanburgh (1682).		The hospital buildings are one of England's architectural glories and sit in 66 acres of beautiful gardens. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, Nicholas Hawksmoor, and Sir John Vanburgh (1682).
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	University of London, Malet Street		University of London, Malet Street

−	[[File:~~Senate House UoL~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:Senate_House_UoL.jpg\|link=File:Senate_House_UoL.jpg]]

	London's tallest secular building when it opened as the administrative HQ of the University of London, this Grade II listed landmark Portland stone structure balances classicism and Art Deco element beautifully. It also served as the architectural inspiration for the Ministry of Information in Orwell's novel '1984'.		London's tallest secular building when it opened as the administrative HQ of the University of London, this Grade II listed landmark Portland stone structure balances classicism and Art Deco element beautifully. It also served as the architectural inspiration for the Ministry of Information in Orwell's novel '1984'.
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	= Silvertown =		= Silvertown =

−	[[File:~~Millennium mills270~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:Millennium_mills270.jpg\|link=File:Millennium_mills270.jpg]]

	West Silvertown, Newham		West Silvertown, Newham
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	St Pancras Station, Euston Road		St Pancras Station, Euston Road

−	[[File:Stpancrasclock.jpg]]	+	[[File:Stpancrasclock.jpg\|link=File:Stpancrasclock.jpg]]

	Former Midland Grand Hotel, now St Pancras Renaissance Hotel and Chambers apartments. Access includes hotel lobby and clock tower. Designed by George Gilbert Scott (1868-73).		Former Midland Grand Hotel, now St Pancras Renaissance Hotel and Chambers apartments. Access includes hotel lobby and clock tower. Designed by George Gilbert Scott (1868-73).
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	Kensington		Kensington

−	[[File:18stafford.jpg]]	+	[[File:18stafford.jpg\|link=File:18stafford.jpg]]

	From 1875, the home of the Punch cartoonist Edward Linley Sambourne, his wife Marion, their two children, and their live-in servants. Recognised as the best surviving example of a late-Victorian middle class home in the UK, remarkably well-preserved. Designed by Joseph Gordon Davis (1871).		From 1875, the home of the Punch cartoonist Edward Linley Sambourne, his wife Marion, their two children, and their live-in servants. Recognised as the best surviving example of a late-Victorian middle class home in the UK, remarkably well-preserved. Designed by Joseph Gordon Davis (1871).
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	5 Golborne Road, Notting Hill		5 Golborne Road, Notting Hill

−	[[File:Trellick-Tower.png]]	+	[[File:Trellick-Tower.png\|link=File:Trellick-Tower.png]]

	Erno Goldfinger's 31 storey 'Unite d'Habitation' built as social housing and now one of London's most desirable addresses. Monumental in style, with free-standing service tower, surreal boiler house and beautiful detailing. Designed by Erno Goldfinger (1972).		Erno Goldfinger's 31 storey 'Unite d'Habitation' built as social housing and now one of London's most desirable addresses. Monumental in style, with free-standing service tower, surreal boiler house and beautiful detailing. Designed by Erno Goldfinger (1972).
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	Honor Oak Park, Lewisham		Honor Oak Park, Lewisham

−	[[File:Ra5.jpg]]	+	[[File:Ra5.jpg\|link=File:Ra5.jpg]]

	Walter Segal's self-build houses. Each house is unique, many extended and built using a method developed by Segal, who led the project in the 1980s. Houses have benefitted from extensions and renovations.		Walter Segal's self-build houses. Each house is unique, many extended and built using a method developed by Segal, who led the project in the 1980s. Houses have benefitted from extensions and renovations.
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	Graces Alley, Ensign Street, Tower Hamlets		Graces Alley, Ensign Street, Tower Hamlets

−	[[File:Wilton'~~s Music Hall~~ - ~~Auditorium~~ (2013).jpg]]	+	[[File:Wilton%27s_Music_Hall_-_Auditorium_%282013%29.jpg\|link=File:Wilton's_Music_Hall_-_Auditorium_(2013).jpg]]

	The oldest grand music hall in the world, complete with papier-mache balconies and barley sugar iron columns. A capital project to repair the building was completed in September 2015. Designed by Jacob Maggs (1859).		The oldest grand music hall in the world, complete with papier-mache balconies and barley sugar iron columns. A capital project to repair the building was completed in September 2015. Designed by Jacob Maggs (1859).

	[[Category:Education]] [[Category:History]] [[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]]		[[Category:Education]] [[Category:History]] [[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]]

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Designing Buildings Wiki have picked out a selection of the buildings to check out on the 17th and 18th of September 2016.

=== Airport House ===

Purley Way, Croydon

[[File:Airporthouse.jpg|300px]]

Unique Grade II listed 1928 building constructed in a restrained classical style. Britain's first airport terminal and landmark building design incorporated the world's oldest air traffic control tower. Government-built and operated featuring a rusticated façade with three 1.5-storey arched windows.

=== Bank of England ===

Threadneedle Street, City of London

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Originally by George Sampson, Robert Taylor and John Soane, rebuilt by Herbert Baker in imperial classical style in 1925-39.

=== Banqueting House ===

Whitehall, Westminster

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Stunning regal building originally part of Whitehall Palace, one of the first examples of the principles of Palladianism being applied to an English building. Ceiling paintings by Rubens. Designed by Inigo Jones.

=== Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir ===

105-119 Brentfield Road, Brent

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Masterpiece of traditional Hindu design and exquisite workmanship. Using 5,000 tonnes of Italian Carrara and Indian Ambaji marble and the finest Bulgarian limestone, it was hand-carved in India before being assembled in London.

=== Bevin Court ===

Cruickshank Street, Islington

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Bevin Court is one of London's hidden Modernist gems. Lubetkin's motto 'nothing is too good for ordinary people' resonates throughout. Restored to its former glory, Peter Yates' mural and a 3D-printed bust of Ernest Bevin wil be on show.

=== Foreign & Commonwealth Office ===

King Charles Street, Westminster

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Grade I listed Victorian government office buildings. Route includes the magnificent and richly decorated Durbar Court, India Office council chamber, Locarno suite and the Foreign Office grand staircase. Designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott and Matthew Digby Wyatt (1861-1868).

=== The Gherkin ===

30 St Mary Axe, City of London

This curvilinear office building is unlike any other ever conceived, with a distinctive tapering form that minimises its footprint and effect on the London skyline. Designed by Foster + Partners (2003). For more information, see The Gherkin.

=== Harrow School ===

Old Schools Church Hill, Harrow

Access to the Old Schools, Fourth Form Room - the best preserved 17th century schoolroom in the country - and the Old Speech Room Gallery - purpose-built room intended for the teaching of public speaking which figured prominently in the classical curriculum.

=== Robin Hood Gardens Estate ===

Poplar High Street, Tower Hamlets

Celebrated post-war council estate comprising two concrete blocks of 7 and 10 storeys facing each other across a green space. Face imminent demolition as part of a redevelopment project, so could be the last chance to see them. Designed by Alison and Peter Smithson (1972). For more information, see Robin Hood Gardens redevelopment.

=== Royal Courts of Justice ===

Strand, Westminster

One of Victorian London's great public buildings. 13th century Gothic given a Victorian interpretation. Designed by G.E. Street (1874-82).

=== Royal Hospital Chelsea ===

Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea

The hospital buildings are one of England's architectural glories and sit in 66 acres of beautiful gardens. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, Nicholas Hawksmoor, and Sir John Vanburgh (1682).

=== Senate House ===

Malet Street, Victoria

London's tallest secular building when it opened as the administrative HQ of the University of London, this Grade II listed landmark Portland stone structure balances classicism and Art Deco element beautifully. It also served as the architectural inspiration for the Ministry of Information in Orwell's novel '1984'.

Silvertown

St Pancras Chambers and Clock Tower

18 Stafford Terrace

Trellick Tower

Walter's Way

Watermen's Hall